Yes you do. The contract refers to certain structures on the property and you need to confirm whether there are any other structures or improvements to the property that are not detailed in the contract such as a swimming pool, room conversion, carport, pergola, garden shed etc. The Council will record only the structures on the property that have been approved and therefore they will have no records of any structure or improvement that does not have approval. If approval is not granted then you may be required at some future time to either comply with Council regulations or remove the structure.
If the property is purchased as inspected by you, you have no rights to object at a later time that the condition of the building is defective or does not have sufficient approval. You should employ an Independent Building Adviser to attend on the premises who could determine whether there are additions to the property which should have Council approval.
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